How to Become a Judge

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  • Do you love the sport of archery?
  • Do you want to help the sport grow?
  • Do you want to learn new skills and be part of a supportive community?
  • Can you:
    • Understand, interpret and apply rules?
    • Be fair and objective?

If you answered “yes”, consider becoming an archery judge!


Range Safety Officer

To become a judge, you must first become a range safety officer (RSO). The RSO is responsible for ensuring the archery range is safe to use and that archers are using it in a safe manner.

If your club is a member of both Archery Ontario and Archery Canada, use the links below to

Your certification by Archery Canada as a RSO is recognized by Archery Ontario. Send a copy of your certification to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If your club is a member of Archery Ontario only, use the links below to

When you have completed the exam, send it to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Archery Ontario Range Safety Officer Exam (PDF)

AC Safety Officer Exam Manual


Local Judge

The first level in Ontario is a Local Judge (sometimes called as “Club Judge”). They are qualified to:

  • qualified to judge specific discipline(s) or
  • qualified to judge all disciplines (full Local Judge)

Following is a chart of the types of archery and the events for which a qualified local judge may officiate.

To qualify, you must

  • be a member of Archery Ontario in good standing, and
  • successfully complete the Local Judge exam for the relevant archery discipline
A full Local Judge has completed exams for all disciplines

TO OBTAIN A COPY OF A LOCAL JUDGE EXAM, PLEASE EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Your accreditation is valid for 4 years from the date of your appointment and you are expected to maintain current knowledge and skills.


Provincial Judge Candidate

You must become a Full Local Judge to qualify as a Provincial Judge Candidate.

To qualify, you must

  • be a member of Archery Ontario in good standing
  • successfully complete Local Judge exams for all archery disciplines

You may be a Provincial Judge Candidate for three years from the date of your appointment, during which you are expected to complete the requirements to become a provincial judge.


Provincial Judge

To qualify, you must

  • be a member of Archery Ontario in good standing
  • successfully complete the Provincial Judge workshop
  • successfully complete the Provincial Judge exam
  • successfully participate as a Provincial Judge Candidate in at least one AO provincial championship (Outdoor Target, 3D or Field)

Your accreditation is valid for 4 years from the date of your appointment and you are expected to maintain current knowledge and skills.

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